superseding cause

noun

An unforeseeable event that occurs after a tortfeasor's initial act of negligence and causes injury to a victim, generally absolving the tortfeasor of liability for injury.

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Meanings

noun
  1. lawAn unforeseeable event that occurs after a tortfeasor's initial act of negligence and causes injury to a victim, generally absolving the tortfeasor of liability for injury.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
supervening cause
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APA

superseding cause. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/superseding%20cause

MLA

“superseding cause.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/superseding%20cause. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “superseding cause,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/superseding%20cause.

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